After a full day of exploring, Hunter and I finally got to Osaka Castle around five o’clock in the afternoon. […]
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御朱印第33号ー八坂神社
Goshuin number 33 is from 八坂神社 (Yasaka Shrine). Located at the end of Gion Street in Kyoto, this shrine is […]
御朱印第32号ー住吉大社
Goshuin number 32 is from 住吉大社 (Sumiyoshi Taisha). Located in Osaka, this shrine was originally built in the 3rd century! […]
御朱印第31号ー難波八坂神社
Goshuin number 31 is from the 難波八坂神社 (Namba Yasaka Shrine) in Osaka City. I found this shrine when looking online […]
御朱印第29-30号ー諏訪大社の春宮と秋宮
Goshuin numbers 29 and 30 are from two shrines in the Suwa Taisha complex, a very old group that is […]
The Joys of Summer
Summer. The time of fireworks, shaved ice, corn, festivals, and traveling. Oh, and heat waves… Can’t forget those! Here are […]
What’s Popular with My Kids: Music
Since I teach Kindergarten to ninth grade, there’s a wide variety of things that are popular with my kids. So, […]
Naena Falls — 苗名滝
Even though I always forget about it, Naena Falls is one of my favorite places nearby. It was one of […]
The Sights and Smells of the Yokohama Chinatown
A few weekends ago, I was invited to Yokohama to celebrate a friend’s birthday. Here are some quick facts about […]
御朱印第24-28ー戸隠
Goshuin numbers 24-28 are all from Togakushi! I’ve already been here multiple times, but this is the first time I’ve […]
A Passport and Chopsticks 